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Multidimensional Anxiety Scale for Children 2nd Edition

MASC 2
  • John S. March, MD
Assesses the presence of symptoms related to anxiety disorders in youth aged 8 to 19 years
PCTA distributes but does not publish this product.

Overview

Publication date:
2012
Completion time:
15 minutes
Administration:
Individual; Manual scoring
Age range:
8 to 19 years
Qualification level:
C

Product Details

A revision of the Multidimensional Anxiety Scale for Children, the MASC 2 assesses the presence of symptoms related to anxiety disorders in youth aged 8 to 19 years. The measure distinguishes between important anxiety symptoms and dimensions that broadband measures do not capture. The MASC 2 aids in the early identification, diagnosis, treatment planning and monitoring of anxiety-prone youth.

Features and Benefits

  • Comprehensive assessment of anxiety-related symptoms in youth
  • Assesses a broad range of emotional, physical, cognitive and behavioral symptoms that represent important dimensions of childhood anxiety
  • Multi-rater assessment with parent and self-report ratings in order to gather in-depth, multi-perspective information
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Index differentiates children with the disorder from the general population
  • Excellent reliability and validity
  • Computer-generated reports that describe a youth’s anxiety symptoms in detail
  • Easy administration, scoring, and interpretation of results

Scales

  • Separation/Fears
  • Generalized Anxiety
  • Social Anxiety
  • Obsessions & Compulsions
  • Physical Symptoms
  • Harm Avoidance
  • Inconsistency Index (response style)

Forms

The MASC 2 is a multi-rater assessment with 50-item self (MASC 2–SR) and parent (MASC 2–P) rating forms. Both rating forms are administered in paper-and-pencil formats.